Fifty-Third Congress Bows Out Amid Pageantry and Farewells
Washington reports the Fifty-third Congress adjourned after a 48 hour session. Crowded galleries, congratulatory resolutions, and a valedictory from the vice president marked the final hours. Speaker Crisp received a rousing ovation as he thanked Republicans and presiding officers.
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Wilson
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Simpson
Kan
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Culbarnoz
Tex
Hitt
Monetary Commission
Congress closes with all appropriation bills signed
Washington March 6 all appropriation bills have become laws with the president signing the naval and general deficiency measures. The batch includes the agricultural bill fortifications and several pension increases notably raising General John A. McClernand’s pension to 100 per month. Also approved are measures on land proof commissions Indian Territory railroad telegraph lines and several joint resolutions affecting offices laws and the Indian Territory.
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Red Cross
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Texas
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McAlester
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Fort Hays Military Reservation
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War Department
John Finn
Markets Report From Chicago and Atlantic Markets
The market for wheat drifted lower while corn oats and provisions softened or held steady. Hog and cattle prices opened firmer then mostly slipped with light receipts. Atlantic and Chicago reports show mixed demand and cautious selling across commodities including coffee bacon and dried beans.
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Moorshell Bros New Arrivals Dress Goods and Fabrics
Moorshell Brothers introduce new stock including imported and domestic dress goods dress silks wash silks waist silks wash fabrics plain dimities printed dimities Swiss dimities colored Swiss dotted Swiss striped Swiss royal zephyr scotch ginghams Persian lawns Irish lawns madras cloth percal es.
New Spring Goods and Lace Offerings From Local Shop
A local listing advertises fresh spring stock including printed pique, new wainscot, cambric, embroideries, linen torchon, various laces and lace curtains, tapestry, Wilton velvet and moquet carpets, fast black cotton hosiery, and ladies gowns, drawers, skirts, corset covers, and chemises in Brilliant and Toilet du Nord prints.
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